On Feb. 3, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of approximately $235 million, marking the first net outflow after a four-day streak of net inflows totaling $1 billion. The outflows follow Bitcoin’s drop to a three-week low, with BTC briefly touching $92,000 during the weekend. It’s a stark contrast to the previous week when […]
Trump’s memecoin rakes in $802 million yet suffers 76% drop from peak
President Donald Trump’s memecoin has reportedly generated more than $802 million since its debut, according to Coinbase director Conor Grogan. Grogan pointed out that the project’s team has funneled over $482 million worth of USDC, SOL, and TRUMP tokens to exchanges. Meanwhile, $240 million in USDC sits in out-of-range liquidity, with an additional $50 million […]
India is reconsidering its crypto policy but tightens tax rules
India is reportedly reassessing its stance on crypto, signaling a potential shift in policy as international attitudes toward digital assets become more favorable, according to a Reuters report. This review aligns with recent developments, especially in the United States, where pro-crypto policies have gained momentum, which has bolstered expectations for expanded adoption of financial products […]
Kraken revenue surges 128% to $1.5 billion in 2024 amid strategic overhaul
Kraken doubled its revenue in 2024 to $1.5 billion in earnings, a 128% increase from the previous year, according to its latest released financial data. The exchange also disclosed that it holds $42.8 billion in customer assets, with an average revenue of more than $2,000 per customer. Kraken’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization […]
Tether discloses 83,758 BTC holdings and $13 billion profit in 2024
Tether reported $7.8 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) holdings in the fourth quarter, which boosted its profits to over $13 billion last year. The company’s informed price of $93,812 puts its Bitcoin stash at 83,758 BTC. Meanwhile, the firm’s profits increased by $5.3 billion in the fourth quarter. According to the assurance opinion conducted by global […]
Ripple’s RLUSD gains liquidity boost with AMMClawback update on XRP Ledger
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has implemented the AMMClawback amendment, introducing a new layer of regulatory compliance and asset control within its Automated Market Maker (AMM) system. On Jan. 30, XRPscan, a blockchain explorer for XRPL, confirmed that the amendment is now live after a 14-day activation period. How the AMMClawback works According to the XRPL […]
Crypto traders lost over $24 million in Solana due to memecoin mishaps
Crypto traders continue to lose millions by mistakenly sending Solana (SOL) tokens to memecoin contracts. Conor Grogan, a director at Coinbase, estimates that traders have sent over $24 million in SOL to Solana-based memecoins token contracts, surpassing the 6,743 ETH (about $22 million) removed from circulation due to Ethereum’s transition to a proof-of-stake network in […]
Stablecoins surpass Visa and Mastercard with $27.6 trillion transfer volume in 2024
According to a report from crypto exchange CEX.IO, stablecoin transfers reached $27.6 trillion in 2024, outpacing Visa and Mastercard’s combined transaction volume by 7.68%. The report pointed out that stablecoins consistently outperformed traditional payment providers throughout the year despite a dip in Q3 due to broader market slowdowns. Chart showing the trading volume for stablecoins […]
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Perplexity AI hints at possible crypto integration
Perplexity AI may soon incorporate crypto into its platform, according to CEO Aravind Srinivas. In a Jan. 29 post on X, Srinivas confirmed that crypto integration is on the horizon but did not provide details on how it would be implemented or when users can expect the rollout. Instead, he only responded “soon” to a […]